Packers Give Back is supporting Milwaukee County relief efforts with $500,000 in grants

MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $500,000 in grants to 16 Milwaukee County nonprofit organizations thanks to the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, the organization announced Monday, April 20.

The funds are going to organizations that provide support to Milwaukee County residents facing challenges caused by the pandemic, with future grants through the fund to be announced at a later date.

The grants given so far help address hunger, human services, health and wellness, and needs of those who are elderly or experiencing homelessness, poverty and/or domestic violence.

The first 16 groups receiving grants include:

Milwaukee County groups helping those impacted by the pandemic can still apply for grants through the fund by visiting packers.com/community and clicking on the gold “Milwaukee County Nonprofit Organizations” button for an application.

“We know Milwaukee County nonprofit agencies are performing their usual excellent work, but we know they need additional resources and community support to ensure their long-term recovery, resilience and financial stability,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “Weathering this unprecedented crisis will require sustained compassion and generosity from all of us, and the Packers are committed to supporting those in need now and into the future.”

The $500,000 is part of the $1.5 million COVID-19 Community Relief Fund established by Packers Give Back. The additional $1 million is being directed to Brown County organizations through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation; a portion of those funds have already been distributed to 10 Brown County nonprofit groups to address food and hygiene needs, housing assistance, transportation, medication and other basic needs.